Be Tech Savvy @ Carnegie-Stout

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Got a new gadget and don’t know what to do with it? Or do you want to do more with the stuff you already have? We’ve got the resources to help!

Stop by the Recommendations Desk to browse through our collection of books & DVDs that will help you get started with your new device. We also have step-by-step guides to help you use the library's downloadable collection, and of you're new to computers, we also offer computer classes to help get you started.

• Adult Computer Classes
• Carnegie-Stout Downloadable Collection - Click on "My Help"
• Library e-Books on your Kindle: A how-to guide

Computer Classes Winter 2008

The latest schedule for Carnegie-Stout's free computer classes has been published. You can view the class schedule at the Adult Services Programs and Events page, or by clicking on this file:

Carnegie-Stout Computer Classes Winter 2008
(PDF, 44 KB)

This winter's series of classes includes an introduction to the Library's new HP Compaq 6710b laptops. Remember, registration is required and seating is limited, so if you’re interested in taking a class this winter, stop by the Library or give us a call today at 563-589-4225 option 4.

New Laptops Available for In-Library Use

Through a Library Foundation grant funded by the Dubuque Racing Association, the Carnegie-Stout Public Library now has 10 Hewlett Packard Compaq 6710b laptops available for in-library use. To check out a laptop, patrons must be City residents over the age of 18 with a valid Library card and a picture ID. Before the first use of a laptop, the Responsibility & Checkout form must be read and signed at the Circulation Service Desk.

"The HP Compaq 6710b works as hard as you do" according to a HP website. The computer has the latest Intel Core 2 Duo 2Ghz processor, a 15.4 diagonal widescreen, a standard memory of 1 gigabyte plus four USB ports and a DVD-writer optical drive. Windows XP is the operating system.

Adult Services Manager Michelle Hellmer says, "There are often times when all twelve of the terminals in our Internet Services Center are in use, particularly on Wednesday mornings when we offer computer classes. The laptops with wireless Internet access give library users more options during our busiest times."

For more information, call the Library Circulation Desk at 563-589-4225 option #3.

Computer Classes Fall 2007

Do you, or someone you love, need help with computers? Nothing happens when you try to "double click"? Don't worry, the Library has free computer classes!

We're offering a range of classes this fall, from computer basics to overviews of some of the Library's most powerful research databases. For example:

• Our Novelist class will teach you how to find fiction reviews, award-winning titles, discussion guides, author read-alike lists, and more


• Our Newsbank class will teach you how to access full-text articles from the the Dubuque Telegraph Herald and other local and national newspapers


• Our RefUSA class will help you find phone numbers and addresses for individuals and businesses across the U.S.

Remember, registration is required for all computer classes, and seating is limited. So if you're interested in taking a class this fall, stop by the Library or give us a call today at 563-589-4225 option 4.